Econet changes prefix phone numbers again

Business — By on September 15, 2010 12:32 pm

By Patrick Chidzero

The country’s largest mobile phone network Econet Wireless has announced that it is changing its prefix number from 091 to 077, with effect from October 2. ‘This change is in line with global regulations on numbering set by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU),’ the company said.

“Only the first three digits of the current number will change – from 091 to 077. The other seven digits remain the same. To allow a smooth changeover to the new 077 number, our customers will be able to make calls to Econet numbers using both the current 091 and new 077 codes until November 2.”

After November 2 calling an Econet number will only be possible by using the new 077 prefix. Ranga Mberi who is the Corporate Communications Manager said in a statement, “It is important to note that the changes are part of worldwide changes being led by the ITU, the agency of the UN which regulates ICTs. The changes will set new standards in numbering.”

Econet said over the next few weeks they will be running a media campaign to alert customers to the changes. The changes by Econet become the second time they have changed their prefix numbers. Originally 091, the network changed to 0912 as its subscriber base grew and they had to accommodate more customers.

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